Get Skinny

I am not sure if it's the warm weather, the Color Blaze, or the encouragement of a few friends but I have been on a major get healthy and get skinny kick!

After signing up for the Color Blaze, I thought I better start training (even if it's not timed I want to get into running anyway). I decided to download one of the Couch to 5k programs to help. Per the recommendation of a friend, I went with 5K Runner. It's an 8 week program with 3 runs/ week.

I am only on week two but I love it. It is crazy how much better I feel and how much motivation it gives me to keep going. I hope I still have the same thoughts come week 8. :)

On a slightly different level, but same concept.. I did another Crash Diet (shocking, right?). This time I tried the 3-Day Military Diet. Supposedly, you should loose 10lbs in 3 days.

Here is the plan (No Substitutions):

I did really good for the first two days but come day 3 I was completely exhausted! It probably didn't help that I was running 2+ miles during 2 of the 3 days and only putting in maybe 1000 calories.

My total loss: Only 3 pounds. I guess that is good for 3 days but was it worth it? I didn't think so. 

Anyway, I guess I will be trying the old fashion way.. healthy food choices and exercise! 

Color Blaze

I have finally decided to register for my first 5k. I have never been much of a runner but recently had the desire to become one. When I found out that there was going to be a Color Blaze 5k here in Springfield I thought it would be perfect for me. Not too serious but a ton of fun!

I recruited a couple friends and made a team. If you are interested in joining us in a colorful mess let me know. It's going to be a blast! 

Impromptu Girls Day!

My girlfriends and I had an impromptu Mini Girls Day. We met up in the morning at JP Kelleys for their Bloody Mary Bar. They give you pen and paper and you get to choose what fixins you would like.. You even get a small beer chaser. Yum!

Cheese, Pickles, Peppers? Oh MY! 

We had TWO delicious drinks then headed over to Cafe Moxo for some lunch. Before we knew it.. we had talked each other into doing a little shopping! 

Gotta love those random, perfect days!